Environmental Manager

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state. Role Overview: This position is in Office of Air Quality Permits Branch. The position requires project management and time management skills. Ideal candidate would be detail oriented, be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel. This position is located in Indianapolis, five days in office, with occasional opportunities for site visit. The purpose of this position is to perform those activities as necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. As such, this Employee reviews applications for Air permit approvals which include MSOP, FESOP and Part 70 permits; and modifications, revisions and amendments to these permits. The Employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. Salary:The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Writes moderately complex permit approvals, including NSR permits, renewals and modifications.Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance.Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing and enforcement.Coordinates with the other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits. Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary. Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues. Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area. Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area. Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area. Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations. Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action. Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports. Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues. Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations. A degree is not required. However, at least five (5) years of environmental or environmental public health experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.Difficulty of Work: You will use a broad span of existing technical data, complex laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures to solve problems in an appropriate and effective manner. You will be required to conceptualize and initiate studies, formulate ideas, develop alternatives, make decisions, and make recommendations covering different situations depending upon guidelines which may be general and vague. Emergency situations require that decisions be made, and action taken under extreme and stressful conditions and time constraints. You must adapt to new and continually changing directives which are received from federal and state agencies. Responsibility: You will have the primary responsibility to know and apply a variety of state rules, federal regulations, guidance, and standard operating procedures. You are responsible to properly assess a variety of situations and effectively address deficiencies and threats to both public health and the environment. You must be able to converse with a variety of individuals in a firm and professional manner with the aim of achieving the goals of the agency. You must be able to effectively communicate all findings and decisions in a concise, technically correct, and professional manner. Personal Work Relationships: You will work with individuals representing federal, state, and local government agencies (e.g., EPA, state legislators), as well as the individuals representing the media, private industry, general public, and consulting firms. There is daily interaction with co-workers to exchange technical expertise and regulatory interpretation. You must cooperate with this wide variety of people in negotiating, problem-solving and providing technical assessment of problems. Working Conditions: This role performs work in a standard office environment. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity:The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.